Bock, Frederick Carl, 1918-2000

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Frederick Carl Bock (January 18, 1918 – August 25, 2000) was a World War II pilot who took part in the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945. Bock attended the University of Chicago and went on to enroll in a graduate course in philosophy. Upon the entry of the United States into the Second World War, Bock enlisted in the Army Air Force, becoming a pilot. Bock flew missions from India to China over the Himalayas, a route known as the hump. He also participated in air raids on Japan flown from China.
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referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations, 1900 - 2003. Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities and Personnel - World War II and Korean War, ca. 1940 - ca. 1980. Major Charles W. Sweeney, Pilot Of B-29 'Bockscar', Which Atom-Bombed Nagasaki, Japan. Through A Curious Error, Caused Perhaps By The Removal Of The Names From The Planes, The Official Communique Stated That 'The Great Artiste' Carried The Bomb On 9 Augu (U.S. Air Force Number B59469AC). National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations, 1900 - 2003. Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities and Personnel - World War II and Korean War, ca. 1940 - ca. 1980. Marianas Islands. Major Charles W. Sweeney, Pilot Of The B-29 'Bockscar' Which Dropped The Atomic Bomb On Nagasaki, Japan, 9 August 1945, Is Shown Before His Mission Shaking Hands With Colonel Paul W. Tibbets, Pilot Of The B-29 'Enola Gay' Which Atom-Bom (U.S. Air Force Number B59468AC). National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789 - ca. 2007. Award Cards, 1942 - 1963. Air Force Award Cards [Air Medal]: Bloore, Robert - Bogue, Terrence. National Archives at St. Louis
referencedIn Official Military Personnel File for Frederick C. Bock. 1941-2000. National Archives at St. Louis
referencedIn Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789 - ca. 2007. Award Cards, 1942 - 1963. Air Force Award Cards [Distinguished Flying Cross]: Blare, George - Bordy, Zolton. National Archives at St. Louis

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